Marcello's Open for Labor Day?

Marcello's Open for Labor Day?

I need a blow off tube. Is Marcello's open or anyone know where I can buy a food grade plastic tube of the proper diameter?

Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2011 9:11 am

by aleguy

Marcello's WAS open, but if all you want is a blow-off tube, Lowe's sells braided vinyl tubing of many different diameters. It's all safe foe potable water supplies and heat resistant, so it should be fine for a blow-off tube. Just soak it in oxyclean when you're done because wort has a habit of seeping in to the cut ends. though you COULD just flame seal the cut ends.

Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2011 3:59 pm

by Jerm

Who needs braided tubing?

Just buy the cheap clear vinyl tubing, it will work, just soak it in star san or iodorphor first.

Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2011 9:34 am

by aleguy

The braided tubing is rated as food-grade, while the clear vinyl at Lowe's is not. Besides, you can always use it for transferring hot wort as well.